How many 9-letter words are starting with "z"?

There are 144 9-letter words starting with "z" in the Extended dictionary.

What's the best-scoring word on this page?

"zugzwangs" scores 32 points using standard Scrabble letter values.

What if I have more letters to work with?

Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.

9-Letter Words Starting with "Z"

144 9-letter dictionary words starting with "z" — the highest-scoring is zugzwangs at 32 points. Have other letters to work with? Try the Word Finder.

Notable words

zugzwangs32 pts
zanthoxyl31 pts
zigzagged31 pts
noun — an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
zigzagger30 pts
zygophyte30 pts

All 144 words

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Frequently asked questions

How many 9-letter words are starting with "z"?: There are 144 9-letter words starting with "z" in the Extended dictionary.
What's the best-scoring word on this page?: "zugzwangs" scores 32 points using standard Scrabble letter values.
What if I have more letters to work with?: Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.